Maia took only ten minutes to get to the resort. As she gave the keys to the valet, she ran toward the lobby without even putting on her heels. “Is Cedric’s room on the twelfth floor?”When the receptionist saw Maia, she immediately said, “Yes, Mr. Cedric’s room number is 1202.” “Get me his room keys, please!” Although the front desk receptionist was surprised, she remembered Bill’s instructions to fulfill all of Maia’s requests. Maia immediately took off toward the elevators with the keys.Inside the elevator, Maia gave Victoria a call.“Hello, Maia? I enjoyed the show you put on!” Victoria teased approvingly. “Are you in your room?” Maia asked urgently. “Yeah, why?” Victoria could sense that something was wrong. “Get to the twelfth floor, now!”“Okay, I got it.” Victoria hung up without questioning her and left.There was a direct elevator leading to the presidential suite. However, it took some time to get there. As Maia looked at the number of floors changing on the screen,
"I won't allow it!" He pressed her tightly, his voice carrying a hint of roaring anger.She wore a tight short dress, and the dress had shifted, moving to the side of her thigh. With just a slight movement, it would reveal more. Maia felt a bit nervous, looking at this man in front of her, who seemed clear-headed yet confused."Don't mention other men in front of me," he leaned down, his deep voice speaking by her ear.Maia was puzzled for a few seconds, not understanding what this man was up to. Although his words sounded arrogant, his tone seemed more like he was negotiating. Then, his deep voice, tinged with an unclear sadness, resounded again, "You answer their calls, reply to their messages, but you've never answered my calls or replied to my messages."At this moment, he appeared like a heartbroken grown-up boy, holding Maia tightly. He had not engaged in any inappropriate behavior. If one were to say it was crossing a line, it might be this hug, as if he wanted to meld her i
"Rita is your mother. Why did you help me collect evidence? You should be well aware of what that painting signifies. Once it falls into my hands, I'll investigate every detail and leave no trace untouched. "I will make Rita pay the price for hurting me. As her son, you should have destroyed that evidence to protect your mother. But why did you pass that painting to me through Vicky?""In my heart, no one can compare to you!"This seemingly simple statement could mean so much. Was she more important to him than his own mother? Did he know what he was saying?"Am I really that important to you?" she insisted.With his remaining sanity, he calmly said, "I've said it before, you are more important than my own existence. I live for you, and if I die, it will be for you."He regretted his memory loss, as losing her made him even more remorseful. Now that she had returned, how could he not cherish her? However, his affection troubled her, and his love made her unhappy. The rising
Aiken turned his gaze towards Fiona, who was tied up. "Historically, those who commit such deeds were perverted men. Now, there are even women doing this?" Aiken murmured, looking at Victoria with disbelief.Victoria was already irritated due to the mistaken identity incident. Because of Aiken's association with Hope, she had not taken any action against him. She had endured and endured again. However, she was now gripping the doorknob tightly until Aiken made that comment. Victoria raised her leg and stomped directly onto Aiken's foot!Aiken's expression changed as he could not hide his pain. He let out a loud, uncontrollable scream."Aiken, I'm a fashion designer, and needles and thread are my most common tools! If you can't control your mouth, I'll sew it shut!" Victoria threatened, making Aiken immediately cover his mouth, looking at Victoria in fear. He mumbled softly, "How is it that I've encountered so many fierce women in this world? Maia is already enough of a headache, a
"I saw nothing. I was looking at my phone just then because a message came in." Hope knew Victoria's temper and certainly would not confirm what she had witnessed just now."Ah, you..." Aiken was speechless with anger.Hope quickly intervened, "Okay, okay, stop quarreling. You're both my friends, and let's give each other some space to settle the misunderstanding. Now, the most important thing is that my sister hasn't come down from the twelfth floor. Is Fiona going to be tied up here all night? How should we deal with her?"Hope hit the nail on the head with her words. Victoria quickly took out her phone and checked the time. "It's already early morning, and there's been no news at all?""No, I need to go up and see. What if Cedric attacked Ms. Maia? I can help too!" Aiken was ready to leave."Stop!" Victoria looked at Aiken, who was about to leave, and immediately stopped him. "What help can you provide? Will Cedric, such a formidable person, even bother with someone as insignificant
"Oh, so you like Maia. I didn't expect someone as unconventional as you to have such a serious side," Victoria looked at Aiken, somewhat surprised, as her initial impression of him had not been a good one."I don't have time to banter with you right now." Aiken's tone was serious.Victoria was stunned by his words."I don't have time for banter either, Aiken! How do you know that Maia is walking into a trap, and not reconciling with Cedric?""They're divorced. That indicates that there were problems between them. Reconciliation? If there weren't irreconcilable differences, why would they have gotten divorced in the first place? And what can't Cedric do with all the power that he has? Maybe he forced himself onto Maia!""Maia has known Mr. Cedric since childhood. They went through life and death together. Mr. Cedric protected Maia with no regard to his own life, suffered severe burns, and almost died. Later, Mr. Cedric lost his memory and forgot about Maia."He thought Maia's mot
Cedric saw the mark on her fair skin as she pulled the blanket. It was proof of just how crazy they were last night.At the next moment, his brow furrowed. He could hear hurried footsteps. Then, someone swung open his door. “Are you alright, Mr. Cedric?”Baz took the earliest flight to Maya Cove when he couldn’t get through to his boss for the entire night. Cedric moved fast in the split second Baz was opening the door. He tugged at the blanket so it would conceal her feet.Cedric looked so gloomy that he was about to eat someone alive. Baz didn’t exactly realize it. He thought he could just make out a woman sleeping on his bed. Shocked, he asked his boss, “Did some lady get on your bed again, Mr. Cedric? I’ll kick her out right now!”Baz was very faithful to his duty. However, Cedric gave him a terrifying look that made him freeze. “It’ll be the last thing you do!”Baz was even more confused by that. He thought Cedric loved some other lady now. “Get out!” Cedric shouted c
“I’ll glue the pieces back and soothe your pain. I’ll take revenge on your behalf as well.” He said solemnly. It didn’t matter how long it might take, he’d show her that she could count on his words. Even if it took the rest of his life. “I might’ve turned a blind eye to you in the past and left you to your fate, but I promise it won’t happen again.” He lowered his head and planted a kiss on her ear.Cedric had spent countless nights regretting his actions. He said, resolved, “I swear I’ll protect you with my life until the end of time.” This time, he’d deliver his promise. “Protect me? You’ll have to be alive to do that!”Maia grabbed the pistol on the coffee table and poked at his left chest with it. He used this gun to resist Fiona’s seduction and kicked her out. However, the only lady who could seduce him was threatening him with it. It was a wonderful feeling. It was a man’s duty to dote on the lady he loved. “If the pistol misfires, you’ll become a widow.”“We’re